Chapter 36 - Drugs and Slaves

"This will be a two for one."

Niall had a wicked smile on his face as his boots crushed the rain covered grass. The group had already made their way out to deal with another subjugation mission, only to find themselves near two massive operations. Kyra slipped around Niall, tilting her body and turning to him as she spoke.

"So how much do we get to see you lose it this time?"

Niall shrugged as she scratched his head.

"Heh. I'd rather not. That would mean that any of you are in immediate danger."

Lyla returned from scouting, her fluffy tails damp from the mist filled air. She puffed up her cheeks as she approached Niall.

"I need to dry off... everything!"

She began an attempt at stripping, only to have Kyra hold her down. She had a dark look on her eyes as she leaned towards Lyla's fluffed up ears.

"I know what you're really thinkin, little fox. You try anthin to attack your master's chastity before they are ready, I'll make sure yuh tails are crispy."

Lyla had a terrified expression as she stared up at Niall.

"E-e-even with a blessing, this chick is scary, Master! Help!"

Niall reached up and patted both girls on their heads. They were pleased as they melted against his palms.

'Kyra, I'm sorry. This girl already took something.'

"Hey! When we going in?"

Nora had appeared from nearby, a small tinge of jealousy in her eyes as she watched the small group.

"Soon. The guards switch out in less than fifteen, but this area is just a small checkpoint for the two operations. The slaves they find useless are given test drugs here, plus the drugs are developed here. Any drugs sent out, as well as information on the slave routes are inside... I hope. Stuff I'll deliver to my father, same as the last messages. Hopefully things will be easier to deal with when using the power of a Duke."

Nora nodded as she drew closer.

"Can I rip the bastards inside apart?"

With a soft nod, Nora had a bright smile on her face. Kyra had a hand to her chin.

"Your father has no idea how dangerous any of this is. If he finds out, then I will be out of the job."

She let out a soft sigh, but Niall responded quickly as he began to walk away.

"Then I'll just keep you. You're already mine, so you can't escape."

With the masterful warping of magic, Aveline's face appeared. She smiled sheepishly as she reverted to Niall and kept walking. Kyra was rooted to the spot.

"You know what? I think this is gonna be fun! When we met, I knew she was destined for something amazing. Now here I am, a member of a harem. So Kyra... you planning to confess?"

Lyla's teasing left Kyra with a much redder face as her hands balled up tight. A moment later, she smiled as she spoke.

"I'm too far gone to just call this love anymore."

Lyla nodded in understanding as she followed after Niall.

"Good. She needs all of us, especially those that were there first."

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"What do you mean?! How could anyone breach the hideout?!"

Uncontrollable rage erupted from the voice of a small man. He stood in a room completely lined with vials of dubious liquids. Grabbing one, he threatened the muscular man in the doorway.

"Handle it! We need to move our base! I'll write a letter to the Church, as well as her ladyship."

The man before him did not move; his hollow eyes lifeless as blood slowly dribbled from his lips. The smaller man stared in disbelief as the body fell forward, four terrifyingly beautiful people stepped inside. The leader, a man with dark hair spoke.

"This is a first. Who is this 'ladyship' you speak of? She the one that came up with the Magic Cannon? How about the drug you're making? This is much more potent then it should be."

The last words came off as a comment to himself.

'Shit, shit, shit! Should I dump the vials?! Should I beg for my life?! Maybe I should-'

Thoughts became meaningless as a savage pair of claws encircled his throat. A Foxkin with bright eyes filled with bloodthirst stood before him. She was mesmerizing as she stood still, her voice much sweeter than her appearance.

"Master, do I kill him?"

Her Master, the very same man who spoke first, just flicked his wrist is affirmation.

'Why is everything upside down?'

-

"Niall, what do we do with this batch of drugs?"

Looking through the assortment of chemicals and finalized products, Niall sighed deeply.

"They are way too ahead. None of this should be here. I'll blow the building, make it look a bit more like an accident... or something."

Kyra looked around for a bit before approaching Niall.

"You found the documents you need, got rid of the main alchemist and freed a decent number of slaves. What do we do with them, however?"

Niall didn't even glance up as he reached out and lightly touched Kyra's leg.

"Can I rely on my most trusted partner? I'd like you to bring them to my father, as well as the letters and the manifest. This job was much easier, but we can't just throw these people away. They need help, so I wish to aid them even in a small portion."

Kyra felt the warmth on her leg, causing a soft pant to break forth as she spoke.

"Mmm, mhmm! Of course! Anything for you!"

Niall looked back, a brief moment of dread filling him as he realized what he had actually touched. His face, being made of magic, kept any blush from sprouting through sheer willpower. Pulling his hand away, Niall coughed to himself as he began to walk away.

"I was not expecting that."

Nora approached with a teasing smile.

"Our armor is light, so I'm pretty sure you felt those fingers white nicely- kgh! S-sorry!"

Nora had Kyra's hands tugging the neck of her shirt towards her.

"N-Nora... I can barely hold back! Please keep Leen safe while I am gone."

Nora was bewildered, but she looking down between her legs.

'I wouldn't have minded either. Maybe I should... try something?'

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Thank you,

Anna Haig!